Sydney Roosters look to reclaim a place in the top four when they entertain the Parramatta Eels to conclude NRL Round 10 action on Sunday.

A controversial last-minute 14-13 loss to the Warriors a fortnight ago has seen the Roosters slip outside the top four on points differential, but a victory over the Eels on Sunday would lift the tricolours back into upper echelon of the ladder an even into second spot if other results go their way.

With their thrilling ANZAC Day golden-point win over the Dragons still fresh in their memory, the Roosters crossed the Tasman two weeks ago and appeared destined for another close triumph, but it unfortunately wasn’t to be, with Shaun Johnson kicking a late penalty goal to claim the two points.

That result shouldn’t put a dampener on the Roosters’ season however, with Trent Robinson’s charges playing far better than last year and deserve to be classed as premiership contenders at the moment.

Parramatta meanwhile are aiming for their fourth win on the bounce after taking down the Tigers, Panthers and Cowboys in recent week.

A four-match losing streak of their own was threatening to derail Parramatta’s season, but they’ve returned to the winners circle over the last month, with their big win over the Cowboys lifting them into the top eight ahead of Round 10.

However the Eels will likely need to win again in order to keep their spot in the top half of the table, making this an important clash for the blue and gold.

The Roosters have been dominant over the Eels at Allianz Stadium in recent matches, winning the last three by a combined scoreline of 134-22. Parramatta have been an improved outfit over the last three weeks and should be able to keep it close, but the Roosters at home with that record certainly have the advantage.

Shaun Kenny-Dowall has been stood down by the Roosters, with Latrell Mitchell coming into the centres, Mitchell Aubusson moving to the forwards and Aidan Guerra dropping back to the bench.